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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cologne to Budapest
Cheapest price
$168
Average price
$205
Fastest journey
17 h 15 m
Average duration
17 h 34 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
956 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cologne to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Budapest will cost around $205 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $168.
Of the 22 buses that leave Cologne for Budapest every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 956 km distance in an average of 17 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 17 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $60, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 956 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$102 Average Price Cheapest | $202 Average Price | $333 Average Price |
18h 10m Average total duration 17h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 29m Average total duration 10h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Budapest coaches for today, Saturday, 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 am Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 19h45 | 3:20 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 am Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 20h10 | 6:30 am Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 am Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 18h15 | 4:35 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:14 am Cologne Hbf | 23h36 | 10:50 am Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 11:14 am Cologne Hbf | 17h56 | 5:10 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 11:14 am Cologne Hbf | 18h11 | 5:25 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 am Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 17h15 | 5:10 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 2:50 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 17h15 | 8:05 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 20h00 | 10:50 am Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 18h25 | 9:15 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 24h50 | 4:50 pm Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 17h50 | 12:25 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 20h00 | 2:35 pm Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 17h35 | 12:10 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 21h45 | 5:45 pm Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 17h45 | 4:20 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 21h10 | 7:45 pm Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 18h05 | 4:40 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| Sunday, 21 December | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 am Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 18h30 | 7:45 pm Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 am Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 18h40 | 8:30 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 am Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 18h55 | 8:45 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
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Overview: Bus from Cologne to Budapest
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Buses from Cologne to Budapest run on average 21 times per day, taking around 17h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $60 but you can travel from only $52 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 956 km distance in 15h 20m.
Distance 956 km |
Average bus duration 17h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 20m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Karat-S from Cologne to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Budapest with FlixBus, Karat-S for as low as $52. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cologne to Budapest coach
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Budapest
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
WifiParking
DiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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